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Determine the tension in each string.
Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Forces and equilibrium
Forces and equilibrium — practice question
A particle with mass $2.4\text{ kg}$ is in equilibrium, supported by two light inextensible strings, one fixed at point $A$ and the other at point $B$. The strings are inclined at $35^\circ$ and $40^\circ$ to the horizontal (see diagram).
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